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HR Can be Dangerous with the Right Technology!

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HR is under a lot of pressure these days. That is a lot, especially when your job requirements also include making sure day-to-day employee management tasks (i.e. onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance, performance) are completed accurately and on time. Ditch the bad rap and arm yourself with technology to make you dangerous. That’s because she loves her HR solution.

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What Are Your HResolutions for 2016?

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Tomorrow marks the first day of 2016. It’s a time to reflect, refresh and restart. While you may not be one to make New Year’s resolutions in your personal life, chances are you will set professional goals and objectives, particularly if you manage others. Having trouble setting your goals?  Here are just a few: New Year’s Resolutions for Managers. Powerful Human Resource Trends in 2016.

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Implementing Your HR Solution Should Be a Positive Experience…Seriously!

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You’ve done your due diligence, evaluated more Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions than you thought possible and selected the right one to meet your needs (PeopleStrategy eHCM, no doubt). You’ve negotiated, reviewed and signed a contract. Now comes the fun part – implementing your shiny new piece of technology. So how can you ensure your implementation is more Bruno and less hidden disaster?

Should HR own culture?

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This summer, I had the opportunity to watch my 11-year old son play in six tournaments with the All Star team he was named to back in May. Watching how the coaches handled various situations, I was reminded of the many articles I have recently read about company culture and, more specifically, who is responsible for what and how a company’s culture is established and maintained. In many cases, HR.

Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance

Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.

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HR Pros: When Will You Have Your “Siri Moment?” Efficiency Awaits

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Around 10:15 two nights ago, my daughter was talking to herself, which I thought was odd since she was supposed to be wrapping up her homework. Yep,” she giggled nervously, no doubt wondering what my next response would be. admit, at first, the writer in me thought, “that’s cheating,” but then I realized she had discovered a way to use technology to make her more efficient and productive.

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Extreme Makeover: HR Edition

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If you have watched ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition or Extreme Makeover: Home Edition you know that the concept is to document and share with viewers a trans-formative experience for individuals and/or a family. In the case of Weight Loss Edition, the journey takes a full year as an expert trainer provides participants with. The post Extreme Makeover: HR Edition appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog Human Resources HCM HR HR makeover Millenials new world of work PeopleStrategy

What do you mean you have to go?

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It’s Saturday morning. Or 11 p.m. on Tuesday night. Or the first day of your long-overdue vacation. Regardless, it’s time you should be spending doing something other than work. Instead, here you are again, in front of your laptop, iPad or smartphone trying desperately to pull together the report your CEO wants. What’s this one? The post What do you mean you have to go? appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog Human Resources enterprise HR solution HCM HR human capital management integrated HR work-life balance

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ACA turns 5, might not see 10, but it’s time to Pay or Play anyway

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It is hard to believe that five years ago this week, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law with the primary goals of expanding access to health insurance, protecting patients against arbitrary action by insurance companies and reducing costs. Since its signing – and many years prior – the. The post ACA turns 5, might not see 10, but it’s time to Pay or Play anyway appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog Human Resources ACA ACA Compliance Compliance eHCM enterprise HR solution HCM HR HR strategies PeopleStrategy

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Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]

Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.

The Road to Strategic HR for Mid-market Companies

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We read a lot about HR stepping up to fill a more strategic role and using data and analytics to shape a company’s goals and objectives. In larger companies where there tend to be more financial, technological and human resources, this shift is already taking place. For HR professionals in small and mid-market companies, the transition is slightly more challenging for two key reasons. 1.

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It’s Tax Day: Are Your Payroll Taxes Done, Accurate and Submitted to the IRS? Are You Sure?

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Ready or not, April 15th is here. There will no doubt be a mad dash to the post office as taxpayers, especially those who owe money, wait until the last minute to file their 1040. While the threat of being audited or paying significant penalties is typically enough for the average Joe to make sure. The post It’s Tax Day: Are Your Payroll Taxes Done, Accurate and Submitted to the IRS? Are You Sure?

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A unique approach for #HRTechConf – no hype

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Just good HR technology from a great company. For the past few months, we’ve been preparing for the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Expo , known among the industry as “the world’s leading conference & expo on technology for Human Resource executives and professionals.” Havin g been to other trade shows, I thought this would be just like the rest. I was wrong. Stop by Booth #2616 or call us!

2015 Predictions for HR

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There is certainly no shortage of predictions* for what is in store for HR professionals this year. And regardless of the source, there are definitely common themes when it comes to focus areas. Here are the ones we have found to consistently appear in those “top 10″ or “top 5″ lists: Employee engagement will be top-of-mind for. The post 2015 Predictions for HR appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog HCM HR Integrated HR Solution

Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation

Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.

Job Market & Competition for Top Talent is on the Rise

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According to a recently released report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in the U.S. broke 5 million for the first time since January 2001. While this is great news for those who have been out of work, recent graduates and individuals who have been wanting a new opportunity, The post Job Market & Competition for Top Talent is on the Rise appeared first on PeopleStrategy.

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Enough with the paperwork! What HR and doctor’s offices have in common…

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Over the past three months, I have had the “opportunity” to spend more time with doctors than I normally do. Fortunately, all is well! But the experience left me with two thoughts: 1. Life is shorter and far more precious than we truly realize. 2. As technically advanced as our nation is, the amount of paperwork we have to fill out each time we see a new doctor, or have a medical procedure done in a new facility, is extremely frustrating, especially when you just want the (typically) unpleasant and nerve-wracking experience to end as quickly as possible. So what are you waiting for?

IRS Issues Final ACA Forms: Are you ready?

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Earlier this month, the IRS released final versions of the forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094 – C and 1095 – C, that employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “shared responsibility” mandate will be required to file (in 2016 for 2015) in order to show that the health coverage they offer to their employees is. The post IRS Issues Final ACA Forms: Are you ready? appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog ACA ACA Compliance eHCM HCM HR Technology Integrated HR Solution Pay or Play PeopleStrategy

Does Your HR Vendor Offer Protection? For Your Data of Course

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In case you haven’t heard, there is a major scuffle happening in the HR/payroll industry that ultimately led one party to file a defamation suit against the other. While these two companies fight it out in the press and the courtroom, one of the primary – and extremely important – issues at the heart of the squabble is about security and employee data privacy.

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2016 Training Program Best Practices

Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?

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PeopleStrategy® to Exhibit at 2015 HR Technology Conference & Expo

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Atlanta-based provider of Human Capital Management solutions will offer live demonstrations of its Enterprise HCM Suite. PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, will be exhibiting at the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Exposition from October 18 – October 20 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Conference attendees can get a free demonstration of the company’s enterprise HCM Suite, PeopleStrategy eHCM™. PeopleStrategy is focused on delivering solutions and service that will earn us Clients for Life®.

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Don’t Get Caught in the Crossfire; Choose Your HR / Payroll Partner Wisely

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As a PeopleStrategy employee, naturally, I have been following the reports on the tiff between ADP and Zenefits very closely. For those who haven’t had as vested an interest, ADP is suing Zenefits and its founder, Parker Conrad, for defamation. ADP claims that Zenefits (in cases where the two share a common customer) was obtaining client information used for payroll from the ADP system in an unauthorized manner and that this posed a security risk. ADP blocked Zenefits from accessing customer data through its RUN payroll system on June 4 th.  Do your due diligence. Protect your data.

Got an App for That? We Do.

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If there is any doubt that our “on the go” society is driven by convenience, on-demand services and instant gratification, just Google the term “mobile app.” 2,040,000,000 results. While that doesn’t mean there are 2 billion mobile apps, it does indicate how mainstream mobile apps have become. million mobile apps available as of February 2015. Think about it. [i] PocketGamer.biz © Statista 2015.

New law on trade preferences doubles ACA penalties. Huh? And uh-oh!

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It’s true. On June 29, 2015, the Trade Preferences Extension Act became law and, unbeknownst to many, the act included a provision to amend Internal Revenue Code sections 6721 and 6722 to increase the per-employee penalties on applicable large employers for failing to properly file ACA  information returns or provide payee statements. The increased penalties will apply to Forms W-2 and the 1099-series as well as ACA-required employer shared responsibility and minimum essential coverage reporting forms. The standard annual penalty cap will double from $1.5 million to $3 million. And uh-oh!

Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success

Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.

HR: Tis the Season for Counting Down, Making Lists & Checking Them Twice & Setting Goals

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Although millions of kids are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the jolly big guy, this blog actually pertains to the millions of HR professionals who are counting down the days until the end of the year! From Open Enrollment (OE) to Year-End to ACA and other regulatory compliance deadlines, HR professionals certainly don’t have it easy at this time of year.

PeopleStrategy® to Host Charity Golf Event to Benefit the Scarborough and Friends Foundation

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Atlanta-based HCM solution provider and non-profit organization join forces to help families in need. Randy Cooper, our CEO, and Sam Scarborough, one of the Foundation’s founders, met about two years ago. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Scarborough Foundation which has identified Trey Mills and his family as the recipient.  fref=nf. First Trust Portfolios LP. fref=ts.

Employee Engagement: Simple as Dresses, Llamas & Singing T Swift?

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In the past month, social media and even the traditional media channels have been captivated by some less-than-newsworthy events. Unless you have been unplugged, chances are you caught at least one, if not all three of these “news” stories: Gold & White or Blue & Black? It all started when a woman posted a mesmerizing. The post Employee Engagement: Simple as Dresses, Llamas & Singing T Swift? appeared first on PeopleStrategy. Blog Human Resources employee engagement engagement HR HR strategies human resource strategies

PeopleStrategy® Raises Over $10,000 for the Scarborough and Friends Foundation

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PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced it raised over $10,000 through a charity golf tournament and raffle held in conjunction with the Scarborough and Friends Foundation (SAFF) at White Columns Country Club on December 7, 2015. Follow Trey’s journey at https://www.facebook.com/HopeForTrey?fref=nf.

HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces

Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.

PeopleStrategy Successfully Completes Type 2 SSAE 16/SOC 1 Audit

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Atlanta-based Human Capital Management solution provider has undergone a rigorous examination by an independent third-party to ensure that it meets attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. understands the importance of compliance with rigorous operating standards. No exceptions were found. About PeopleStrategy, Inc. What’s your people strategy?

PeopleStrategy Congratulates the 2015 TAG Diversity Award Winners

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Kudos to the individuals and companies recognized by the TAG Human Resources & Diversity Society for their efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion. Mike Levin, Regional Sales Executive at PeopleStrategy and Co-Chairman of the TAG HR & Diversity Society, congratulates MarketSource Diversity and Inclusion manager, Erin Mitchell Richeson. About PeopleStrategy, Inc.

Embracing Technology Can Make You More Efficient (duh, right?)

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Around 10:15 two nights ago, my daughter was talking to herself, which I thought was odd since she was supposed to be wrapping up her homework. Yep,” she giggled nervously, no doubt wondering what my next response would be. admit, at first, the writer in me thought, “that’s cheating,” but then I realized she had discovered a way to use technology to make her more efficient and productive.

PeopleStrategy Launches Mobile App for Its Enterprise Human Capital Management Suite

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Pe opleStrategy, Inc.®, a leading provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions delivered in the Cloud, today announced the launch of its second generation  mobile app for its flagship solution, PeopleStrategy eHCM. PeopleStrategy’s eHCM mobile app enables eHCM clients to securely access important personal and company information from any mobile device, at any time.

Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill

Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.

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PeopleStrategy Partners with Izenda to Deliver Integrated HCM and People Analytics

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PeopleStrategy, Inc. leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of versatile Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, announced it has deepened its technology partnership with Izenda, a leader in embedded self-service business intelligence, enterprise reporting and analytics solutions. PeopleStrategy has already integrated Izenda reporting and dashboard functions into its eHCM Suite.

Creative Schools Selects PeopleStrategy’s® Enterprise Human Capital Management Suite to Streamline Workforce Management

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PeopleStrategy, Inc. leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of versatile Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, announced that Creative Schools, an early childhood company based in Fayetteville, NC, has selected the PeopleStrategy Enterprise Human Capital Management Suite, eHCM, to automate its HR, payroll, benefits, talent management and compliance processes.

Grace Hill Selects PeopleStrategy eHCM™ Cloud-Based HCM Enterprise Suite

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PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, announced that Grace Hill Settlement House, a non-profit organization offering programs and services to create a strong core within communities to support and improve the social and economic status of individuals and families, has selected the PeopleStrategy Enterprise Human Capital Management Suite, eHCM, to streamline its workforce management processes. Since 1903, Grace Hill has been rooted in place-based, comprehensive community support. About PeopleStrategy, Inc.

Big HR Needs, Little Budget? Say Hello to Cloud HCM Solutions

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When it comes to technology, we all know that what was once out of our price range will, eventually, fall within our budget. Unfortunately, a lot of times that also means the gadget we coveted has been replaced by a shiner, more powerful piece of technology that we simply must have. Thanks to Cloud technology this is NOT the case with HR technology; today, enterprise-level Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions once reserved for only the largest companies are accessible to companies of virtually any size. Click here to download a copy of “Big Needs, Little Budget.”.

The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change

Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now